The full form of PDA test is Pile Driving Analyzer test.
This test is a method used in geotechnical engineering to evaluate the behavior and integrity of piles during and after installation. The PDA, or Pile Driving Analyzer, is the equipment used to gather the data during the test.
The PDA test offers valuable information about:
- Pile Capacity: Determining the load-bearing capacity of the pile.
- Pile Integrity: Assessing the structural soundness of the pile.
- Stress Distribution: Measuring the stresses within the pile during driving.
- Energy Transfer: Evaluating the efficiency of energy transfer from the hammer to the pile.
